If you have a lot of money, work for an important multinational company, or enjoy filling out forms, you can apply for a Green Card that will give you long term residential status in the People’s Republic of China.
Xinhua reports:
China is granting some foreigners permanent residence in the country with a “green card,” a credit card-sized photo ID that was revealed to the public at a press conference here Friday.
Holding the sample card in hand, Hao Chiyong, a spokesman for Ministry of Public Security said China’s first Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Aliens has been approved by the State Council and is effective as of August 15.
The image was taken from an article on Xinhua’s website, which also has an image of the back of the card. The article is here.